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Involuntary

2008·Movie
1h 38min

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Involuntary fingerprint

Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

In several unrelated stories, the consequences of putting one's foot down – or failing to do so – are explored.
Social CommentaryPsychological DramaBleak RealismCharacter-DrivenMoral DilemmasPhilosophicalExistentialSubtle Tension

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Is Involuntary worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Involuntary rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Involuntary?

1 h 38 min

Involuntary runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Involuntary?

Critics78
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Involuntary higher (78) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Involuntary in?

Swedish

It was made in Swedish. Produced in Denmark, Sweden, France.

In how many countries can I watch Involuntary?

22BEBYCACYCZDKGBGGGRIDIEITLUMD+8

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